Why The Mummy Recast Rachel Weisz After 2 Movies
With Rachel Weisz set to reprise her role as Evelyn in the upcoming Mummy movie, why did she leave the adventure franchise in the first place?
The Mummy is an action-adventure shooter that launched across multiple platforms at the turn of the millennium. The game draws from the film franchise, translating the adventure-horror setting into interactive form across Xbox, Dreamcast, PlayStation, and PC.
Recent coverage has focused on the film series rather than the game itself, particularly surrounding casting decisions for upcoming Mummy movies. Discussion has centered on Rachel Weisz's involvement with the franchise, including her departure from earlier installments and subsequent return to the role of Evelyn.
With Rachel Weisz set to reprise her role as Evelyn in the upcoming Mummy movie, why did she leave the adventure franchise in the first place?